Abstract Number: 2496 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Telerheumatology: A Technology Not Appropriate for All
Title: Telerheumatology: A Technology Not Appropriate For AllBackground/Purpose: Access to Rheumatology care in New Hampshire (NH) and Vermont (VT) is limited, as a large proportion…Abstract Number: 2524 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Longterm Follow-up of Children Born to Mothers with Chronic Arthritides and Exposed to Anti-TNF Alfa Agents during Pregancy and Breastfeeding: A Case-Control Study
Background/Purpose: Anti-TNFalfa agents have been used to control disease activity of patients with Chronic Arthritides (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis) during the wash-out period…Abstract Number: 2565 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
ACPA Specific IVIG Attenuate Collagen Induced Arthritis in Mice
Background/Purpose: Administration of intravenous-immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a recognized safe and efficient immunomodulatore therapy for many autoimmune diseases. Anti-idiotypic antibody binding to pathogenic autoantibodies was proposed…Abstract Number: 2572 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Protective and Therapeutic Effects of Growth Hormone on Collagen-Induced Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Inflammatory (M1) macrophages and T helper 17 (TH17) cells are central to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pathogenesis. Although the growth hormone [GH]/insulin-like growth factor 1…Abstract Number: 2875 • 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Anti-TNF Therapy Is Not Associated with an Increase in Neoplasias in Patients with Spondyloarthritis (SpA): Results from the GISEA Registry
Background/Purpose: The use of TNF inhibitors (TNFIs) has led to efficient control of the signs and symptoms of SpA and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and significantly…Abstract Number: 1279 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Anti-IL-6 Receptor Antibody Is Effective In Arthritis Regardless Of Obesity In Mouse Model
Background/Purpose: Compared with non-obese patients, obese patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) reportedly experience worsening of symptoms [Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2013; 65: 78-87] and do…Abstract Number: 1139 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Pyogenic Arthritis: Clinical and Epidemiological Features Of 101 Cases At a University Hospital
Background/Purpose: To describe the clinical characteristics, treatment and outcome of patients diagnosed with pyogenic septic arthritis. Methods: Design: retrospective (1984-2012). Location: University hospital. Referial area:…Abstract Number: 834 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Physical Activity Behavior In Patients With Arthritis
Background/Purpose: : The physical activity (PA) guidelines issued by the US Health and Human Services (HHS) recommend that adults with arthritis should perform at least…Abstract Number: 474 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
HM-0523, a Novel Syk Inhibitor Significantly Ameliorates The Severity Of Arthritis In Rodents
Background/Purpose: Spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) is a key mediator of signaling events downstream of a wide array of receptors important for immune function, including the…Abstract Number: 338 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Tailored Approach To Early Psoriatic Arthritis Patients: Ultrasonographic Predictors For Structural Joint Damage
Background/Purpose: To evaluate the use of musculoskeletal US as a predictor for inflammatory structural progression in psoriatic patients Methods: Measures of association (OR) were tested,…Abstract Number: 2873 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Ion Channel TRPV2 Is New Suppressor of Arthritis Severity and Joint Damage
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common and chronic disease associated with increased risk of developing disability. Disease remission is still rarely achieved and better…Abstract Number: 2843 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
An Education Needs Assessment: Findings From Surveys Of Patients and Caregivers
Background/Purpose: Getting trustworthy information to patients with arthritis is a challenge facing health professionals and organizations concerned with arthritis. This study examined the perceptions of…Abstract Number: 2718 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Exploring E-Health Ethics and Multi-Morbidity: A Qualitative Study Of Patient and Clinician Experiences Using Digital Media For Health Purposes
Background/Purpose: E-Health can potentially transform and enhance health care delivery and empower patients. E-health includes a spectrum of digital health services and information communicated through…Abstract Number: 2240 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Correlative Analysis Of Swollen Joints Between Clinical Examination and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: The disease activity score 28 (DAS28), clinical disease activity index (CDAI) and simplified disease activity index (SDAI) are all used in the clinical assessment…Abstract Number: 2218 • 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Gingival Stem Cells Suppress Osteoclast Formation and Bone Erosion In CIA Through CD39 Signal
Background/Purpose: We recently have reported that human-derived gingival mesenchymal stem cells (GMSC) have strong capacity to suppress immune responses and T cell-mediated collagen-induced arthritis, however,…